Eclectus parrots are great pets.They can have bad habits like biting.There are many things you can do to deal with biting.By determining the cause of biting, taking steps to correct their behavior, and limiting certain situations that aggravate your parrot, you will be able to better deal with an eclectus that bites.You will have a better relationship with your eclectus in the end.
Step 1: Don't make a noise when your bird bites you.
Birds see a yell of pain as a positive result of biting you.Your bird will continue to bite if you make a noise.Try to hold your pain in.Provide negative verbal reinforcement of your actions.
Step 2: When the eclectus bites, give negative reinforcement.
Verbal commands can be used to deny the bird something it wants.Say no when your bird bites.If your bird bites you and you are holding them, put them on a perch or on top of their cage so that they don't get to interact with you if they bite.If you put your bird in their cage, they should not see it as a negative place.Don't shout at your eclectus.Don't hit your eclectus.Don't give more until your eclectus bites again.
Step 3: When trying to correct your bird's behavior, talk with a firm voice.
Make a stern face and tell your bird no.You can send a signal by speaking in a firm voice.Eclectus parrots can tell when you're upset.Making a stern face shows them that what they did is not good.The bird will be more likely to listen to you if you do this.Speak softly to your bird.You don't want to guess what you're saying to your bird.
Step 4: Stand tall, hold your head high, and keep your arms straight.
You should show confidence in the way you carry yourself, as well as a firm voice.Don't look submissive when approaching your bird or trying to correct its biting behavior.The stronger you look, the more likely your bird is to listen to you.Don't lean toward your eclectus in a threatening way.
Step 5: You should only use your hands for good things.
You should begin to show them that your hands are important to them after you have dealt with bird biting.If you want your bird to not bite you, you need to show them that your hands are good.Don't hit your bird.You can give your bird treats with your hands.If your bird likes to be stroked, stroke it.
Step 6: Positive reinforcement is needed for good behavior.
Positive reinforcement should be provided whenever your bird exhibits good behavior.If it wants to be touched, you can say "good bird" or give it a treat.Give your bird a treat if it didn't bite you.
Step 7: Consider training your bird with a clicker.
You can teach your bird to associate their own good behavior with the sound of a clicker.The clicker is used to teach the bird that good behavior results in treats.The clicker can be used to retrain your bird.
Step 8: It's a good idea to limit contact with people who have bird bites.
Don't allow someone to be around your bird if it bites specific people.Some birds are at ease with some people, while at the same time they fear and bite other people.Birds need to get to know the person first.Let the bird be near the person if that is the case.The person may move too quickly.There is a possibility that the person is abusive to the eclectus.The person may be seen as a threat by the bird.
Step 9: If your bird is territorial, remove it from the cage.
If someone puts their hand in your bird's cage, it is likely territorial.This is normal bird behavior.Before you clean the cage, change water, or put out new food, you can invite the bird out.
Step 10: If your bird fears something, don't expose it to it.
You can try to limit biting by not exposing your eclectus to things that scare it.It might be possible to limit the circumstances in which your bird gets scared.Move your bird's cage out of noisy places.Don't expose your bird to loud noises.
Step 11: Don't pet your eclectus in a way that makes it uncomfortable.
If you notice that your bird only bites you when it is touched in a certain way, stop touching it that way.Your bird is trying to communicate to you that it doesn't like being touched.
Step 12: Slowly move around a bird.
If you move quickly around a nervous parrot, it may bite you.Try to move slowly around your eclectus.You may be able to limit the number of times the bird bites you.Small children should not be allowed to move quickly to engage your bird.Your bird is afraid of people who move quickly.
Step 13: If your bird is sick, you should bring it to the vet.
Bad behavior occurs when a bird is sick or doesn't feel well.Schedule an appointment with your vet to fix this.Your vet will look over your eclectus and ask you questions.If your eclectus' behavior is medical, your vet may be able to treat it.
Step 14: If the bird's diet is causing aggression, change it.
Some birds may act out by biting their owners.You should review your diet if you suspect this is the case.An eclectus that suffers from malnutrition may show a variety of behavioral issues.Fruits and vegetables make up 80% of the diet of Eclectus parrots.Birds should make up 20% of an eclectus diet.You should limit the amount of seeds you give to your eclectus.
Step 15: Improve your living conditions.
A dissatisfied eclectus may be acting out.Take steps to improve their living conditions if you suspect this is the problem.You will need a larger cage if the cage is less than 6 feet tall and 3 feet deep.Every day, give your bird at least an hour out of the cage.Every week you should clean your bird's cage.Provide your eclectus with toys and a perch.